Sponsoring multiple people at once?

[OrionTempest]

I am a Canadian-born citizen, currently engaged to someone living in the US. We know what we have to do for them to be able to move up here, so that's not a problem.

However, a good friend of ours wishes to move to Canada from the US as well, but he has no Canadian family. Is it possible for me to sponsor both of them, and how would I go about doing that?

 

[Ponga]

No. You will only be able to apply to sponsor your spouse, once you are married...which apparently, you already knew.

 

[OrionTempest]

No. You will only be able to apply to sponsor your spouse, once you are married...which apparently, you already knew.

Is there any way at all we can help him, or is he out of luck?

 

[Ponga]

Unfortunately, he will need to find his own way to obtain PR.

 

[OrionTempest]

*sigh* I was hoping to avoid moving to the US, but I guess there's no avoiding it if that's the case. The three of us would feel MUCH safer in Canada, but if there's no way to get him up here without a blood relative or him finding a partner...

Thanks for the quick response.

 

[scylla]

Has your friend even bothered to look into Canada's immigration programs to see if he might qualify on his own? Might be a good idea to give that a try before just giving up.

 

[Leon]

If your friend has some skills like education or an apprenticeship, it is possible that you could support his immigration if you are living in Manitoba and have been for at least one year. The PNP program in Manitoba has a points system and having a close friend who is willing to support your immigration is worth some points.

 

[OrionTempest]

If your friend has some skills like education or an apprenticeship, it is possible that you could support his immigration if you are living in Manitoba and have been for at least one year. The PNP program in Manitoba has a points system and having a close friend who is willing to support your immigration is worth some points.

Hm, we're still looking into our options, but he *does* have a Psychology degree, and I've been living here almost my entire life.

I haven't talked to my family about it yet, but if they're able, is there anything they could possibly do to help?

 

[Leon]

I'm not sure if there is a shortage for psychologists in Canada or if he needs to get certified to work as one in Canada but it would help to find out. You can start here: http://www.cpa.ca/

Psychologists are covered by the NAFTA agreement, see http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/doing-business-in-america/professions-covered-by-nafta.html so that would make it easier for him to get a work permit if he gets a job offer in his profession.

Not sure if there is anything that your family can do to help.

 

[scylla]

Hm, we're still looking into our options, but he *does* have a Psychology degree, and I've been living here almost my entire life.

I haven't talked to my family about it yet, but if they're able, is there anything they could possibly do to help?

Unfortunately your family cannot sponsor him either. I agree with Leon - I don't see how they can help.

Does he have any work experience? Pretty much all of Canada's immigration programs require you to have at least one full year of paid work experience. I would recommend he have a look at the Federal Skilled Worker / Express Entry program and calculate how many points he thinks he has under this program. If he has 450 points or above - then he has a decent change of being selected for PR. That might help you with next steps and determining how feasible it may be for him to immigrate here.